Heritage Festivals events in Historic Downtown are now under the direction of Perla Wicks -- call 928-373-5028 (office) 928-58-4501 (cell) or email perla.wicks@yumaaz.gov.

Historic Yuma Theatre and the Yuma Civic Center offer a variety of stage shows and events, for info or to purchase tickets go to www.yumashowtickets.com

GOT EVENTS YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE? Please add them to yumacalendar.org and stufftodoinyuma.com - and drop an email to our "calendar queen" Helen Knox helen@visityuma.com with date, time, description, cost and where to get more information (phone number or website).

2012-13 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

If the calendar listings below look a little scrawny, don't be fooled - we're hard at work to confirm dates for your favorite annual events coming up next fall, winter and spring.  We'll periodically update this calendar as we fill in all the important information.

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Click the interactive box on this page to search Yuma's free community events calendar at www.yumacalendar.org -- or to enter information about your own event.

 

MAY 2012

May 5

2012 Women’s Expo from 9am to 2pm at the Quechan Casino Resort Pipa Event Center.  Wonderful day of pampering for women, fashion shows, beauty & health pavilion, shopping and Doc Talks.  Admission is $2.00.

May 6 (St. Paul’s Episcopal Church)

Concert Series presents the Young Musicians of Yuma Benefit Concert.  For info call 928-782-0166 or 782-5155.

June 2012

June 30

Annual Colorado River Regatta.  A fun, relaxed float down the river with family and friends.  For info call 928-343-1715.

July 2012

July 4

The Yuma Armed Services Park is the site of the annual Fourth of July Flag Raising ceremony.  An early morning ceremony honoring the military in Yuma precedes the raising of the Stars and Stripes from the tower’s mast.

July 6 (Historic Downtown)

Stargate to Downtown Yuma Block Party from 5pm to 11pm.  There will be a live band and food vendors on Main Street.  For more info contact Perlita Wicks at 928-373-5028.

November 2012

November 16-18

Caballeros de Yuma’s 22^nd Annual Colorado River Crossing Festival with hot air balloons, sunrise liftoffs, entertainment and food.  For info contact 928-343-1715 or www.caballeros.org.

November 17 (Historic Downtown)

Yuma’s First Annual Date Festival from 8am to 6pm on Main Street.  Displays of machinery used only on dates, date palms & vendors showcasing dates, art display & small antiques pertaining to the history of our date agriculture in Yuma.  There will also be a free tour to one of the date farms.  Call Perlita Wicks at 928-373-5028 for further information.

November 24

Ken & Betty Borland’s Holiday Pageant & Tower Lighting featuring local entertainment, carols and the lighting of Friendship Tower.  For more info call 928-373-5045.

December 2012

December 8

9^th Annual Dorothy Young Memorial Electric Light Parade.  Bring the family and enjoy marching bands & view floats and vehicles decorated with beautiful Christmas lights.  For more info call 928-783-0071 to go to www.visityuma.com.

December 15-22 (Quartermaster Depot SHP)

A magical Christmas Village with thousands of lights decorating the park.

January 2013

January 11-13 (Historic Downtown)

Spirit of Yuma Festival honoring our active and retired military.  Art work by our military personnel, a military themed movie will be shown in the Historic Yuma Theatre, special speakers, vendors, food & entertainment on Main Street.  10am – 4pm.  For further information call Perlita Wicks at 928-373-5028,

January 26 (Cocopah Casino)

Caballeros de Yuma presents the Yuma Territorial Marathon and ½ Marathon.  For info contact 928-343-1715 or www.caballeros.org.

February 2013

February 15-17 (Historic Downtown)

Yuma River Daze from 10am to 4pm.  Arts & crafts, demonstrations by local artists, vendors, entertainment & food.  For more information call Perlita Wicks at 928-373-5028.

February 22

Dedication of the 100-foot "History of the United States" at the Museum of History in Granite, Felicity, Calif.  For more information call 760-572-0100 or visit www.historyingranite.org

March 2013

March 7 (Quartermaster Depot SHP)

Harvest Dinner.  This popular dinner brings together executive chefs from four top local restaurants in a culinary effort to turn local produce and products into a homegrown feast.  For more info call 928-376-0100.

March 8-10 (Quartermaster Depot SHP)

Yuma Lettuce Days Festival.  Farm tours, agricultural displays, culinary displays, cooking contests, food & drink.  For info contact 928-783-0071 or 800-293-0071, www.yumalettucedayys.com.

March 22-23 (Yuma Civic Center)

Yuma Jewelry, Gem and Mineral Show with many vendors selling jewelry (fine & costume), gems, beads, rough rocks, slabs, cabochons, fossils, lapidary supplies & machinery, plus wire wrapping on the premises.  Hours are 10-5.  Adults $3.00 & children under 12 are free with paying adult.  For info contact 928-373-5045.

March 30 (Historic Downtown)

“Lettuce” Entertain You.  A thank you to local residents and winter visitors.  Food and retail vendors will be available.  For more info call Perlita Wicks at 928-373-5028.

May 2013

May 4 (Historic Downtown)

Cinco de Mayo Memos Uno.  Bands, food vendors, salsa or flan contest, beer garden.  6:00 pm  For more info contact Perlita Wicks at 928-373-5028.